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March 2, 2017

RPM X-Maxx front bumper mount

Coming from RPM and made for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck is the front bumper mount. A direct replacement for the Traxxas part, the mount is a stout, ultra strong alternative to the small beam supports offered with the stock mount. RPM’s version replaces those small tubular posts with a large, 4mm thick plate, offering increased durability and flexibility to help absorb those heavy frontal impacts. The mount is made from high-quality nylons and available now.

Source: RPM [rpmrcproducts.com]

February 28, 2017

Team Magic E5-series anti-roll bar kit

HRC Distribution have introduced a Team Magic anti-roll bar kit for the E5 series of monster trucks. Usable on the front or the rear of the truck the set will improve stability in corners on medium to high-bite surfaces and it includes all needed mounting hardware. The set is usable on the E5 and E5 HX and it is available now.

Source: HRC Distribution [hrcdistribution.com]

February 24, 2017

Pro-Line X-Maxx Ford F-150 Raptor bodyshell

Coming from Pro-Line and made for the Traxxas X-Maxx monster truck is the pre-cut Ford F-150 Raptor bodyshell. Resembling the 2017 variant of the popular pick-up truck the body is a direct fit to Traxxas’ big gun monster truck and it comes clear, including window masks and decal sheet. On top of this the body will be delivered pre-cut, minimising preparation time.

Source: Pro-Line [prolineracing.com]

February 24, 2017

Pro-Line Pro-Forge 1.9″ alloy bead-loc wheels

Coming from Pro-Line are the new Pro-Forge 1.9″ aluminium bead-loc 6-lug wheels. CNC-machined in the USA the wheels are designed to not only look scale, but to perform in even the toughest conditions. They feature the industry standard 6 Lug hex mounting design and pair with Pro-Line’s new 6-lug 12mm standard offset hex adapters, which are sold separately. The overall wheel width of the Pro-Forge is 2mm wider than both the FaultLine and Denail 1.9″ wheels but maintains the standard wheel offset. Black die-cast bead-loc rings and hardware are included to hold 1.9″ crawling tyres onto the wheel. The rims are available in clear and bronze anodised finish.

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February 21, 2017

Team Magic E5-series aluminium steering blocks

HRC Distribution have introduced Team Magic aluminium steering blocks and pivot ball mounts for the E5 and E5HX monster trucks. The parts are machined from 7075 aluminium and available in black or gun metal anodising. The steering blocks are usable on the front and the rear of the truck and their design and material makes for improved durability and impact protection during hard bashing sessions. Made as a complement to the steering blocks are the aluminium pivot ball mounts. A direct fit with the above steering spindles, the parts add durability and visual impact. The steering blocks some in sets of two while the pivot ball mounts are available as 4-piece sets including mounting hardware.

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February 17, 2017

LRP ZR.28 Spec.4 Pullstart nitro off-road engine

LRP’s ZR.28 Spec.4 Pullstart nitro off-road engine is the company’s latest off-road big bore power plant. The 4.57cc engine features several improvements and refinements such as the CoolDownMax engine cooling head for optimised heat dissipation even in heavy duty bashing applications, it comes with the XTEC PowerCarb 3 15S-2 carburettor for easier and more reliable mixture adjustments and the 5+1 port engine is brought to life using a heavy duty pullstart assembly. On top of this the .28 engine offers increased torque and improved response, making it ideal for light buggies and heavy trucks alike.

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February 15, 2017

Team Magic E5-series aluminium gearbox cover

HRC Distribution have introduced a CNC-machined aluminium gearbox cover for Team Magic’s E5 and E5HX monster trucks. Ultra rigid and thus very durable, the cover reinforces the truck’s drivetrain while also adding visual impact. The cover is available in black or titanium anodising and it is a direct fit on all E5-series trucks.

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February 10, 2017

RPM XL-5 & XL-10 speed controller cages

RPM have introduced an ESC cage for the Traxxas XL-5 and XL-10 speed controllers. The design eliminates the use of the two undersized mounting tabs on the ESC in favour of a complete cage system that solidly locks the speedo in place. By completely surrounding and capturing the controller’s case, damage from broken tabs and ejection from the vehicle has been completely eliminated. The works even if one or both mounting tabs have already been broken or cut off and the cage is made of black or blue colour engineering grade nylons.

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